Sailing yacht · 1972

Nautor Swan 37 (1972): A Timeless Classic Sailing Yacht for Sale

United Kingdom

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  • 36 ft (11 m)
  • 8 guests
  • 4 cabins
  • 8 berths

Guests say this boat is great for

  • Coastal toursSightseeing along the shoreline
  • Sunset cruisesPerfect light for golden-hour trips
  • CelebrationsBirthdays, parties and special days
  • Family daysCalm routes and safe swimming stops

About this boat

The Nautor Swan 37, built in 1972, is a legendary GRP-constructed sailing yacht renowned for its racing success and family-friendly design. With a length of 36'1" and 4 cabins, this yacht comfortably accommodates up to 8 guests, making it ideal for both cruising and gatherings.

Designed by Sparkman & Stephens and manufactured by Nautor Oy, the Swan 37 is one of the most successful Swan models ever built, having won the Round Gotland Race six times. Its thick teak deck and powerful engine ensure durability and ease of handling for family cruising.

Own a piece of sailing history: a 1972 Swan 37, designed by Sparkman & Stephens and hand-crafted by Nautor with the quality, beauty, and performance that define the Swan name. Built to race and cruise with equal grace, she offers proven offshore capability, balanced handling, and classic S&S lines. She’s been prepared for single- and short-handed sailing, with her rig, systems, and deck layout optimized for ease and safety. All that’s left is a touch of deck finish and your personal touches before she’s ready to launch you on your next adventure — from blue-water passages to club regattas. A rare opportunity to own an icon. Construction GRP hull, Kiwi Grip non-slip decks Hull shape: tumble-down topsides, long keel to skeg rudder All deck fittings/stanchions resealed or replaced 2024/5 Machinery Engine: 30 HP diesel (replacement engine, age not specified) Consumption: 1.3 l/h Prop: folding Drive: shaft Fuel type: diesel Solar wiring & Victron control installed; solar panels stowable when not in use Electrics 12 V & 220 V systems Domestic batteries: 5 × 110 Ah (new 2023) Engine battery: 1 × 110 Ah (new 2023) Battery charger: Victron Shore power Solar panels New wiring throughout, new control panel, new charger, new inverter for Starlink, new masthead wiring for instruments, radar and VHF Tankage Fuel: 180 L (3 tanks) Water: 200 L (2 tanks) Rig and Sail Rig type: masthead sloop Rigging age: 8 years, oversized wire Single spreader, baby stay, two spinnaker halyards Working hydraulic backstay Winches: Lewmar 44 (genoa), Lewmar 30 (main), Dyneema halyards; mast halyard winches, genoa winches and return deck blocks recently replaced Accommodation 8 berths, 4 cabins (1 double, 6 singles, 4 saloon berths) 1 heads Cabin heating Calorifier Cooker: 2 hobs & oven Fridge & freezer TV Cushions in forepeak & aft cabins serviceable but may need replacing Heads recently renewed headlining Deck Cockpit aft Anchor: 15 kg Knox, 60 m chain + 20 m rope Warps good, most halyards new, fenders new Windlass: old manual removed, needs new electric unit installed Navigation Radar: Raymarine Quantum Plotter: Raymarine Axiom 9 Autopilot: tiller drive + Fleming wind vane Speed log, wind indicator, depth: Raymarine Axiom VHF: Raymarine 63 AIS transceiver Instruments at helm; tablet repeater for inshore work Tender Tender: Excel Ventura 230 Outboard: Mariner 3.3 HP Small, light, folds away, electric 12 V or manual pump Safety Liferaft: Viking bag 4-person EPIRB Jackstays Lifebuoy: 1 Danbuoy: 1 Bilge pumps: 1 electric, 1 manual Radar reflector Fire blanket: 1 Fire extinguishers: 3 Flares will need replacing soon

Key Features of the Nautor Swan 37

  • Year: 1972
  • Length: 36'1" (11.1 m)
  • Cabins: 4, accommodating 8 guests
  • Material: GRP (polyester)
  • Engine: Lombardini LDW1204M / Diesel
  • Location: United Kingdom (Burseldon)
  • Price: £59,000 GBP (Tax Paid)

Specs

Type
Sailing yacht
Year
1972
Length
36 ft (11 m)
Capacity
8 guests
Cabins
4
Berths
8

Equipment onboard

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • WiFi
  • Heating
  • Tender

Equipment

  • Autopilot
  • GPS
  • Navigation
  • Radar
  • Vhf radio
  • EPIRB
  • Solar panels
  • Inverter
  • Refrigerator
  • Television

Safety equipment

  • Life jackets for all guests
  • First aid kit
  • VHF radio & GPS
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Lifebuoy and flares

Onboard rules

  • No smoking inside cabins
  • Shoes off on deck
  • Pets allowed on request
  • Music until 22:00

Location

Home port: United Kingdom

Conditions

Boat licence

Not required on captained charters

Minimum renter age

21+

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